Movie

The Wizard

“It's more than a game...it's the chance of a lifetime.”

★ 6.1(349)19891h 40m

The Wizard is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

Where to watch The Wizard

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Good to know

Director: Todd Holland
Release date: 1989-12-15
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Box office: $14,278,900
Budget: $6,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

The Wizard — trailer

About The Wizard

The Wizard is a 1989 movie in the Adventure, Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Todd Holland, starring Luke Edwards, Vince Trankina and Wendy Phillips. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 349 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Wizard in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A boy and his brother run away from home and hitch cross-country, with help from a girl they meet, to compete in the ultimate video-game championship.

Cast

Luke Edwards

Jimmy

Vince Trankina

Tate

Wendy Phillips

Christine

Dea McAllister

Counselor

Sam McMurray

Bateman

Beau Bridges

Sam

Fred Savage

Corey

Christian Slater

Nick

Will Seltzer

Putnam

Roy Conrad

Bus Clerk

Jenny Lewis

Haley

Roderick Dexter

Trucker #1 / Wrecking Yard Man

Themes & keywords

californiavideo gamecompetitionbrotherutahnintendoon the roadroad moviepower glove

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Wizard in United States?+

In United States, The Wizard is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Wizard on Netflix?+

The Wizard is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Wizard?+

The Wizard has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in The Wizard?+

The Wizard stars Luke Edwards, Vince Trankina, Wendy Phillips, Dea McAllister and Sam McMurray.

When did The Wizard come out?+

The Wizard is a 1989 movie directed by Todd Holland.

What genre is The Wizard?+

The Wizard is Adventure, Comedy, Drama and Family film.

Who directed The Wizard?+

The Wizard was directed by Todd Holland.